Band 6 Interview Preparation

snoopy29 · Feb 8, 2010

Have just prepared some questions for band 6 interview in A and E and they include:

Saving lives and a request for information on a recent infection control issue that you have been involved in - H1N1 should cover everything!!

an ALS or EPLS scenario making sure you cover your ABC's

Specifics on cardiac and more currently stroke thrombolysis.

Conflict management between junior nurses and how you would ensure that you are making junior nurses feel motivated supported and reaching their potential.

What your feelings are on 4hour breach times and ask you to discuss pro's on cons.

I would expect you to have some ideas on national agendas - the Darzi report is always a good one to throw in.

How would you deal with balancing the differing needs, working methodology and often conflicting opinions of the department's consultants(!!!!!)

Examples of how you would prioritise the many demands put on you especially when the department is heaving, corridors are full, nurses are run off their feet and patients and relatives are unhappy.

The most common cause for complaint in A and E is that basic nursing needs are not met and that communication is poor what would you do to improve these areas.

What style of management do you use - i awlays it when people say a number of different styles that adapt to circumstance for example.......

Just a rough idea but hope it helps and good luck :)

uniquenurse, BSN, RN · Feb 9, 2010

Hi Snoopy29,

Thank you very much for your help. I really appreciate it. May I ask... what is your "personal opinion" about having an Advanced Nurse Practitioners in the Emergency Department. How would they increase the flow of patients and improve nursing care in the department.

Cheers,

nuttynurse12 · May 3, 2012

Any ideas on how to answer a question like how will you as band 6 motivate your staff?

allnurses Guide · May 3, 2012

Any ideas on how to answer a question like how will you as band 6 motivate your staff?

I've answered your question in the other thread.

When is the interview

Theatre6 · Mar 5, 2014

I have an interview next week for Band 6 theatre team leader, can you help me with scenario based and other model questions.

Acesouk · Mar 5, 2014

Hi, I'm looking for some guidance on a band 6 interview presentation on how I deliver the 6 Cs in my unit. I work on an admissions unit.

allnurses Guide · Mar 5, 2014

I take it you know what the 6c's are, how do you feel they are delivered at the moment are there any particlar problems, that may be a good place to start

polly2208 · May 21, 2014

I am also going for band 6 interview and got to do the same kind of presentation

I was just going to look at how I would work as band 6 following 6 cs and give examples

Any advise from you would be really good thanks

Lnewall86 · Oct 2, 2014

Hi I have got an interview in AED as a band 6 sister, any ideas on what I need to look up? I have researched leadership and change management also trust values......

Britnursecalibound · Oct 3, 2014

Read the Francis report recommendations and mention it in some way if they don't bring it up. Good luck:up:

pinkladee78 · Nov 12, 2014

hi,

I have a band 6 interview coming up for a ward im already working on, (its a 6 months secondment, whilst the band 6 whose job it is, is trying out ward sister for 6 months /7 if she likes it then it will become permantent) however i have been asked to write a short essay (250 2 words) with the tittle of :what do you think your role as a band 6 ward sister will involve? what do you think your top 3 challenges will in the role will be?" please help.

thanks Lana